  :root{
    --paper:#FBF9F4;
    --paper-alt:#F3EEE3;
    --white:#FFFFFF;
    --ink:#12202F;
    --ink-soft:#4B5763;
    --navy:#0F2036;
    --navy-2:#16324F;
    --gold:#A9793A;
    --gold-deep:#8C5F27;
    --gold-soft:#C8A24C;
    --bronze:#A85C32;
    --teal:#1F6F5C;
    --danger:#B3402B;
    --hairline:rgba(15,32,54,0.12);
    --hairline-soft:rgba(15,32,54,0.08);
  }
  *{box-sizing:border-box; margin:0; padding:0;}
  html{ scroll-behavior:smooth; overflow-x:hidden; width:100%; }
  body{
    background:var(--paper);
    color:var(--ink);
    font-family:'Manrope',sans-serif;
    line-height:1.65;
    overflow-x:hidden;
  }
  a{ color:inherit; }
  img,svg{ display:block; }
  button{ font-family:inherit; }
  ::selection{ background:var(--gold-soft); color:var(--navy); }

  .wrap{ max-width:1180px; margin:0 auto; padding:0 32px; }

  /* Typography hierarchy ---------------------------------------------- */
  h1,h2,h3,h4{ font-family:'Fraunces',serif; font-weight:500; color:var(--navy); }
  h1{ font-size:clamp(34px,5.4vw,58px); line-height:1.1; }
  h2{ font-size:clamp(28px,4vw,42px); line-height:1.15; }
  h3{ font-size:clamp(20px,2.6vw,26px); line-height:1.25; }
  h4{ font-size:clamp(16px,2vw,18px); line-height:1.35; }
  p{ font-size:15px; color:var(--ink-soft); }
  .eyebrow, nav a, .btn, label, .tag{ font-family:'Manrope',sans-serif; }

  #pageRoot{ transition:filter .25s ease; }
  #pageRoot.blurred{ filter:blur(4px) brightness(0.96); pointer-events:none; user-select:none; }
  body.modal-open{ overflow:hidden; }

  /* ---------------- NAV ---------------- */
  .nav{
    position:fixed; top:0; left:0; right:0; z-index:50;
    padding:24px 0;
    transition:background .35s ease, padding .35s ease, border-color .35s ease, box-shadow .35s ease;
    border-bottom:1px solid transparent;
  }
  .nav.scrolled, .nav.nav-on-light{
    background:rgba(251,249,244,0.92);
    backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
    padding:14px 0;
    border-color:var(--hairline);
    box-shadow:0 6px 24px -18px rgba(15,32,54,0.35);
  }
  .nav .wrap{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; position:relative; }
  .logo{
    font-family:'Fraunces',serif; font-weight:500; font-size:22px; letter-spacing:.02em;
    color:#FFFFFF; text-decoration:none; transition:color .3s ease;
  }
  .logo span{ color:var(--gold-soft); }
  .nav.scrolled .logo, .nav.nav-on-light .logo{ color:var(--navy); }
  .nav.scrolled .logo span, .nav.nav-on-light .logo span{ color:var(--bronze); }
  .nav-links{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:36px; }
  .nav-links a{
    font-size:13px; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase; font-weight:700;
    text-decoration:none; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.88);
    position:relative; padding-bottom:4px; transition:color .3s ease;
  }
  .nav-links a::after{
    content:''; position:absolute; left:0; right:100%; bottom:0; height:2px; background:var(--gold-soft);
    transition:right .25s ease;
  }
  .nav-links a:hover{ color:#FFFFFF; }
  .nav-links a:hover::after{ right:0; }
  .nav.scrolled .nav-links a, .nav.nav-on-light .nav-links a{ color:var(--ink-soft); }
  .nav.scrolled .nav-links a:hover, .nav.nav-on-light .nav-links a:hover{ color:var(--navy); }
  .nav.scrolled .nav-links a::after, .nav.nav-on-light .nav-links a::after{ background:var(--gold-deep); }
  .nav-links.open a{ color:var(--ink-soft) !important; }
  .nav-links.open a:hover{ color:var(--navy) !important; }
  .nav-cta{
    padding:11px 22px; border-radius:999px; background:var(--navy); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.22);
    font-size:12px; letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase; font-weight:700;
    text-decoration:none; color:var(--paper); transition:all .25s ease; white-space:nowrap; cursor:pointer;
  }
  .nav-cta:hover{ background:var(--gold-deep); border-color:transparent; transform:translateY(-1px); }
  .nav.scrolled .nav-cta, .nav.nav-on-light .nav-cta{ border-color:transparent; }
  .nav-toggle{
    display:none; flex-direction:column; gap:5px; background:none; border:none; cursor:pointer; padding:6px;
  }
  .nav-toggle span{ width:22px; height:2px; background:#FFFFFF; display:block; border-radius:2px; transition:background .3s ease; }
  .nav.scrolled .nav-toggle span, .nav.nav-on-light .nav-toggle span{ background:var(--navy); }

  /* ---------------- HERO (photo) ---------------- */
  .hero{
    position:relative; min-height:100vh; min-height:100dvh;
    display:flex; align-items:center;
    overflow:hidden;
    background:var(--navy);
  }
  .hero-photo{
    position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:0;
    background-image:url('../images/hero-office.jpg');
    background-size:cover; background-position:center;
  }
  .hero-scrim{
    position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:1;
    background:
      linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(9,19,33,0.92) 0%, rgba(9,19,33,0.78) 34%, rgba(9,19,33,0.42) 60%, rgba(9,19,33,0.12) 82%),
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(9,19,33,0.1) 0%, rgba(9,19,33,0.3) 70%, rgba(9,19,33,0.85) 100%);
  }
  .hero-inner{
    position:relative; z-index:2; width:100%; max-width:1180px; margin:0 auto;
    padding:150px 32px 60px; text-align:left;
  }
  .eyebrow{
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
    font-size:12px; letter-spacing:.28em; text-transform:uppercase; font-weight:700;
    color:var(--gold-soft); margin-bottom:22px;
  }
  .eyebrow .bar{ width:26px; height:1px; background:var(--gold-soft); }
  .hero-title{
    font-family:'Manrope',sans-serif; font-weight:800; text-transform:uppercase;
    letter-spacing:.01em; font-size:clamp(30px,5.6vw,56px); line-height:1.12;
    color:#FFFFFF; max-width:660px;
  }
  .hero-title .accent{ color:var(--gold-soft); }
  .hero-card{
    margin-top:30px; max-width:600px;
    background:rgba(10,25,42,0.58); backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
    border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14); border-radius:16px; padding:30px 32px;
  }
  .hero-card h3{
    font-family:'Fraunces',serif; font-weight:500; font-size:clamp(18px,2.3vw,23px);
    color:var(--gold-soft); text-align:center; margin-bottom:14px; line-height:1.35;
  }
  .hero-card p{
    color:rgba(255,255,255,0.88); font-size:14px; line-height:1.75; text-align:center;
  }
  .hero-ctas{ margin-top:34px; display:flex; gap:16px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
  .btn{
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
    padding:15px 30px; border-radius:999px; text-decoration:none; border:none; cursor:pointer;
    font-size:13px; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase; font-weight:700;
    transition:all .28s ease;
  }
  .btn-primary{ background:var(--gold-soft); color:var(--navy); }
  .btn-primary:hover{ background:#fff; transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 14px 30px -14px rgba(200,162,76,0.5); }
  .btn-ghost{ border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.55); color:#fff; background:transparent; }
  .btn-ghost:hover{ background:rgba(255,255,255,0.12); transform:translateY(-2px); }

  .scroll-cue{
    position:absolute; bottom:28px; left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%); z-index:2;
    display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; gap:8px;
    font-size:10px; letter-spacing:.2em; text-transform:uppercase; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  }
  .scroll-cue .line{ width:1px; height:30px; background:linear-gradient(var(--gold-soft), transparent); animation:cue 2s ease-in-out infinite; }
  @keyframes cue{ 0%{ transform:scaleY(0.4); opacity:.4;} 50%{ transform:scaleY(1); opacity:1;} 100%{ transform:scaleY(0.4); opacity:.4;} }

  /* ---------------- STATS BAND (icons) ---------------- */
  .stats-band{ position:relative; z-index:2; background:var(--navy); border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); }
  .stats-band .wrap{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);
    padding:34px 32px;
  }
  .stat-item{
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:14px;
    border-right:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14); padding:0 16px; text-align:left;
  }
  .stat-item:last-child{ border-right:none; }
  .stat-item svg{ width:30px; height:30px; flex-shrink:0; color:var(--gold-soft); }
  .stat-item .num{ font-family:'Fraunces',serif; font-weight:600; font-size:clamp(18px,2.4vw,24px); color:#fff; line-height:1.1; }
  .stat-item .lbl{ margin-top:2px; font-size:11.5px; letter-spacing:.03em; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.68); }

  /* ---------------- POSITIONING RIBBON ---------------- */
  .positioning-ribbon{
    background:var(--paper-alt); border-top:1px solid var(--hairline); border-bottom:1px solid var(--hairline);
    padding:56px 32px;
  }
  .positioning-ribbon .wrap{
    max-width:920px; text-align:center; display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center;
  }
  .positioning-ribbon .eyebrow{ justify-content:center; color:var(--gold-deep); }
  .positioning-ribbon .eyebrow .bar{ background:var(--gold-deep); }
  .positioning-ribbon p{
    margin-top:18px;
    font-family:'Fraunces',serif; font-style:italic; font-weight:400;
    font-size:clamp(18px,2.4vw,24px); line-height:1.6; color:var(--navy);
  }
  .positioning-ribbon p .accent{ color:var(--gold-deep); font-style:normal; font-weight:500; }
  @media (max-width:560px){
    .positioning-ribbon{ padding:44px 24px; }
  }

  /* ---------------- SECTION HEADERS ---------------- */
  .section-head{ text-align:center; max-width:640px; margin:0 auto 44px; }
  .section-head .eyebrow{ justify-content:center; width:100%; color:var(--gold-deep); margin-bottom:16px; }
  .section-head .eyebrow .bar{ background:var(--gold-deep); }
  .section-head h2{ margin-top:10px; }
  .section-head p{ margin-top:14px; }

  /* ---------------- SERVICES ---------------- */
  .services{ padding:80px 0 90px; background:var(--paper); }
  #services-teaser{ padding-bottom:40px; }
  .service-grid{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:1px;
    background:var(--hairline); border:1px solid var(--hairline); border-radius:18px; overflow:hidden;
  }
  .service-card{
    background:var(--white); padding:34px 28px; transition:background .3s ease;
    position:relative;
  }
  .service-card:hover{ background:var(--paper-alt); }
  .service-card .num{ font-family:'Fraunces',serif; font-size:13px; color:var(--bronze); font-weight:600; }
  .service-card h3{ font-size:19px; margin:16px 0 10px; }
  .service-card p{ font-size:13.5px; }
  .service-card .tagline{
    font-family:'Fraunces',serif; font-style:italic; font-size:13.5px; color:var(--gold-deep); margin-bottom:12px;
  }
  .service-card .includes{
    margin-top:16px; padding-top:14px; border-top:1px solid var(--hairline);
    font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.02em; color:#7A8590; line-height:1.6;
  }
  .service-card::before{
    content:''; position:absolute; left:0; top:0; bottom:0; width:3px; background:transparent; transition:background .3s ease;
  }
  .service-card:hover::before{ background:var(--gold-deep); }

  /* ---------------- WORKFORCE ---------------- */
  .workforce{ padding:90px 0 40px; background:var(--paper-alt); }
  .workforce-grid{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:1px;
    background:var(--hairline); border:1px solid var(--hairline); border-radius:18px; overflow:hidden;
  }
  .wf-card{ background:var(--white); padding:32px 26px; }
  .wf-icon{
    width:44px; height:44px; border-radius:12px; background:rgba(140,95,39,0.1);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; margin-bottom:18px;
  }
  .wf-icon svg{ width:22px; height:22px; color:var(--gold-deep); }
  .wf-card h4{ margin-bottom:10px; }
  .wf-card p{ font-size:13px; }

  .workforce-band{
    margin-top:20px; padding:22px 28px; border-radius:14px; background:var(--navy);
    text-align:center; font-size:14px; color:rgba(243,238,227,0.85); line-height:1.6;
  }
  .workforce-band span{ color:var(--gold-soft); font-weight:600; }

  @media (max-width:900px){
    .workforce-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
  }
  @media (max-width:560px){
    .workforce{ padding:60px 0 30px; }
    .workforce-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
    .workforce-band{ padding:20px; font-size:13.5px; }
  }

  /* ---------------- ABOUT / VALUES ---------------- */
  .about{ padding:10px 0 60px; background:var(--paper); }
  .values-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:1px; background:var(--hairline); border:1px solid var(--hairline); border-radius:18px; overflow:hidden; margin-top:20px; }
  .value-card{ background:var(--white); padding:30px 26px; }
  .value-card h4{ margin-bottom:10px; }
  .value-card p{ font-size:13px; }

  /* ---------------- WHO / INDUSTRIES ---------------- */
  .split{ padding:60px 0 80px; background:var(--paper-alt); }
  .split .wrap{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:70px; }
  .split-col .eyebrow{ margin-bottom:18px; color:var(--gold-deep); }
  .split-col .eyebrow .bar{ background:var(--gold-deep); }
  .split-col h3{ margin-bottom:20px; }
  .who-list{ list-style:none; }
  .who-list li{
    padding:14px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--hairline);
    display:flex; align-items:baseline; gap:12px; font-size:15px; color:var(--ink-soft);
  }
  .who-list li::before{ content:'—'; color:var(--bronze); font-weight:700; }
  .who-list li b{ color:var(--navy); font-weight:700; }

  .tag-cloud{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px; }
  .tag-item{ position:relative; }
  .tag{
    padding:9px 16px; border:1px solid var(--hairline); background:var(--white); border-radius:999px;
    font-size:12.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); letter-spacing:.02em; font-family:'Manrope',sans-serif;
    cursor:pointer; appearance:none; -webkit-appearance:none;
    transition:all .25s ease;
  }
  .tag:focus-visible{ outline:2px solid var(--gold-deep); outline-offset:2px; }
  .tag-item:hover .tag, .tag-item.active .tag, .tag-item:focus-within .tag{
    border-color:var(--teal); color:var(--navy); background:rgba(31,111,92,0.08);
  }

  .tag-popover{
    position:absolute; top:calc(100% + 13px); left:0; width:270px; max-width:min(270px, calc(100vw - 56px));
    background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--hairline); border-radius:14px; padding:20px 22px;
    box-shadow:0 26px 54px -26px rgba(15,32,54,0.4);
    opacity:0; visibility:hidden; pointer-events:none;
    transform:translate(var(--tp-shift,0px), 8px);
    transition:opacity .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
    z-index:60; text-align:left;
  }
  .tag-popover::before{
    content:''; position:absolute; top:-7px; left:calc(22px - var(--tp-shift,0px));
    width:13px; height:13px; background:#fff;
    border-left:1px solid var(--hairline); border-top:1px solid var(--hairline);
    transform:rotate(45deg);
  }
  .tag-item:hover .tag-popover,
  .tag-item:focus-within .tag-popover,
  .tag-item.active .tag-popover{
    opacity:1; visibility:visible; pointer-events:auto;
    transform:translate(var(--tp-shift,0px), 0);
  }
  .tp-title{ font-family:'Fraunces',serif; font-weight:500; font-size:16px; color:var(--navy); margin-bottom:8px; }
  .tag-popover p{ font-size:13px; line-height:1.62; color:var(--ink-soft); margin-bottom:15px; }
  .tp-cta{
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; font-size:11.5px; font-weight:700;
    letter-spacing:.06em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold-deep); text-decoration:none;
    border-bottom:1px solid rgba(140,95,39,0.35); padding-bottom:2px; transition:border-color .2s ease;
  }
  .tp-cta:hover{ border-color:var(--gold-deep); }
  @media (max-width:560px){
    .tag-popover{ width:240px; }
  }
  .tag:hover{ border-color:var(--teal); color:var(--navy); background:rgba(31,111,92,0.08); }
  .tag-hint{ margin-top:16px; font-size:12px; color:#8891A0; font-style:italic; }

  /* ---------------- FAQ ---------------- */
  .faq{ padding:90px 0 50px; background:var(--paper-alt); }

  .faq-search-wrap{
    position:relative; max-width:600px; margin:0 auto 26px;
  }
  .faq-search-icon{
    position:absolute; left:18px; top:50%; transform:translateY(-50%);
    width:18px; height:18px; color:var(--ink-soft); pointer-events:none;
  }
  .faq-search{
    width:100%; padding:15px 44px 15px 48px; border-radius:999px;
    border:1.5px solid var(--hairline); background:#fff; font-family:'Manrope',sans-serif;
    font-size:14.5px; color:var(--ink); transition:border-color .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
  }
  .faq-search:focus{ outline:none; border-color:var(--gold-deep); box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(140,95,39,0.1); }
  .faq-clear{
    position:absolute; right:14px; top:50%; transform:translateY(-50%);
    width:26px; height:26px; border-radius:50%; border:none; background:var(--paper-alt);
    color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:18px; line-height:1; cursor:pointer;
  }
  .faq-clear:hover{ background:var(--hairline); color:var(--navy); }

  .faq-categories{
    display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px; justify-content:center; margin-bottom:30px;
  }
  .faq-chip{
    padding:8px 16px; border-radius:999px; border:1px solid var(--hairline); background:#fff;
    font-size:12px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.03em; color:var(--ink-soft); cursor:pointer;
    transition:all .2s ease; font-family:'Manrope',sans-serif;
  }
  .faq-chip:hover{ border-color:var(--gold-deep); color:var(--navy); }
  .faq-chip.active{ background:var(--navy); border-color:var(--navy); color:#fff; }

  .faq-meta{ text-align:center; font-size:12px; color:#8891A0; margin-bottom:24px; }

  .faq-list{ max-width:820px; margin:0 auto; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:10px; }
  .faq-item{
    background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--hairline); border-radius:12px; overflow:hidden;
  }
  .faq-item[hidden]{ display:none; }
  .faq-item summary{
    list-style:none; cursor:pointer; padding:18px 50px 18px 22px; position:relative;
    font-family:'Manrope',sans-serif; font-weight:700; font-size:14.5px; color:var(--navy);
    line-height:1.5;
  }
  .faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker{ display:none; }
  .faq-item summary::after{
    content:'+'; position:absolute; right:20px; top:50%; transform:translateY(-50%);
    font-size:20px; font-weight:400; color:var(--gold-deep); transition:transform .2s ease;
  }
  .faq-item[open] summary::after{ content:'−'; }
  .faq-item summary mark, .faq-item p mark{
    background:rgba(200,162,76,0.28); color:inherit; border-radius:2px; padding:0 1px;
  }
  .faq-item .faq-answer{ padding:0 50px 20px 22px; font-size:13.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); line-height:1.7; }

  .faq-empty{ text-align:center; padding:50px 20px; }
  .faq-empty p{ margin-bottom:20px; font-size:14.5px; }
  .faq-empty-actions{ display:flex; gap:14px; justify-content:center; flex-wrap:wrap; }

  @media (max-width:560px){
    .faq{ padding:60px 0 40px; }
    .faq-item summary{ padding:16px 44px 16px 18px; font-size:14px; }
    .faq-item .faq-answer{ padding:0 44px 18px 18px; }
  }

  /* ---------------- WHATSAPP FLOAT ---------------- */
  .whatsapp-float{
    position:fixed; bottom:26px; right:26px; z-index:120;
    width:58px; height:58px; border-radius:50%; background:#25D366;
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    box-shadow:0 14px 30px -10px rgba(37,211,102,0.55); transition:transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
  }
  .whatsapp-float:hover{ transform:translateY(-3px) scale(1.05); box-shadow:0 18px 36px -8px rgba(37,211,102,0.6); }
  .whatsapp-float svg{ width:28px; height:28px; }
  .whatsapp-float::before{
    content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; border-radius:50%; background:#25D366;
    animation:wa-pulse 2.4s ease-out infinite; z-index:-1;
  }
  @keyframes wa-pulse{
    0%{ transform:scale(1); opacity:.55; }
    100%{ transform:scale(1.7); opacity:0; }
  }
  @media (max-width:560px){
    .whatsapp-float{ width:52px; height:52px; bottom:18px; right:18px; }
    .whatsapp-float svg{ width:25px; height:25px; }
  }
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    .whatsapp-float::before{ animation:none; }
  }

  /* ---------------- CONTACT CTA ---------------- */
  .cta-band{
    position:relative; margin:0 24px 24px; border-radius:24px; overflow:hidden;
    background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, #0B2A38 100%);
    padding:90px 40px; text-align:center;
  }
  .cta-band h2{ max-width:640px; margin:0 auto; color:var(--paper); }
  .cta-band p{ margin:20px auto 36px; max-width:460px; color:rgba(243,238,227,0.78); }
  .cta-links{ display:flex; gap:20px; justify-content:center; flex-wrap:wrap; align-items:center; }
  .cta-links .divider-dot{ color:var(--gold-soft); }
  .cta-links a.plain{ text-decoration:none; color:rgba(243,238,227,0.78); font-size:13.5px; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(243,238,227,0.3); padding-bottom:2px; }
  .cta-links a.plain:hover{ color:var(--gold-soft); border-color:var(--gold-soft); }

  /* ---------------- FOOTER ---------------- */
  footer{ padding:50px 0 40px; background:var(--paper-alt); }
  footer .wrap{
    display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:16px;
    border-top:1px solid var(--hairline); padding-top:30px;
  }
  .foot-note{ font-size:12px; color:#7A8590; }
  .foot-links{ display:flex; gap:22px; }
  .foot-links a{ font-size:12px; text-decoration:none; color:var(--ink-soft); font-weight:600; }
  .foot-links a:hover{ color:var(--gold-deep); }

  /* ---------------- MODALS ---------------- */
  .modal-overlay{
    position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:300; display:none; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    padding:24px; background:rgba(10,20,32,0.55); backdrop-filter:blur(4px);
  }
  .modal-overlay.open{ display:flex; }
  .modal{
    background:#fff; border-radius:18px; max-width:480px; width:100%; padding:38px 36px;
    position:relative; box-shadow:0 30px 80px -30px rgba(15,32,54,0.45); max-height:90vh; overflow-y:auto;
  }
  .modal-close{
    position:absolute; top:16px; right:18px; background:none; border:none; font-size:26px; line-height:1;
    color:var(--ink-soft); cursor:pointer; padding:4px;
  }
  .modal-close:hover{ color:var(--navy); }
  .modal h3{ margin-bottom:6px; }
  .modal-sub{ font-size:13.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); margin-bottom:24px; }
  .field{ margin-bottom:18px; }
  .field label{
    display:block; font-size:11.5px; letter-spacing:.06em; text-transform:uppercase;
    font-weight:700; color:var(--ink-soft); margin-bottom:7px;
  }
  .field input, .field textarea{
    width:100%; padding:12px 14px; border:1px solid var(--hairline); border-radius:8px;
    font-family:'Manrope',sans-serif; font-size:14.5px; color:var(--ink); background:var(--paper);
  }
  .field textarea{ min-height:150px; max-height:320px; resize:vertical; line-height:1.55; }
  .field input:focus, .field textarea:focus{ outline:none; border-color:var(--gold-deep); }
  .field.error input, .field.error textarea{ border-color:var(--danger); }
  .field-error-msg{ font-size:11.5px; color:var(--danger); margin-top:5px; display:none; }
  .field.error .field-error-msg{ display:block; }
  .hp-field{
    position:absolute; width:1px; height:1px; padding:0; margin:-1px;
    overflow:hidden; clip:rect(0,0,0,0); white-space:nowrap; border:0;
  }
  .modal-actions{ display:flex; gap:12px; justify-content:flex-end; margin-top:24px; }
  .modal-actions.center{ justify-content:center; }
  .form-error{ margin-top:16px; padding:10px 14px; border-radius:8px; background:#FBEAE5; color:var(--danger); font-size:13px; display:none; }
  .form-error.show{ display:block; }
  .modal .btn-primary{ background:var(--navy); color:var(--paper); }
  .modal .btn-primary:hover{ background:var(--gold-deep); }
  .modal .btn-ghost{ border:1.5px solid var(--hairline); color:var(--ink-soft); }
  .modal .btn-ghost:hover{ background:var(--paper-alt); color:var(--navy); }

  .result-modal{ text-align:center; max-width:420px; }
  .result-icon{
    width:56px; height:56px; margin:0 auto 18px; border-radius:50%;
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:26px; font-weight:700;
  }
  .result-icon.success{ background:rgba(31,111,92,0.12); color:var(--teal); }
  .result-icon.error{ background:rgba(179,64,43,0.12); color:var(--danger); }
  .result-modal p{ font-size:14px; }

  @media (max-width: 900px){
    .nav-links{
      display:none; position:absolute; top:calc(100% + 1px); left:0; right:0; flex-direction:column;
      align-items:flex-start; gap:0; background:#fff; padding:8px 32px 20px;
      border-bottom:1px solid var(--hairline); box-shadow:0 16px 30px -20px rgba(15,32,54,0.3);
    }
    .nav-links.open{ display:flex; }
    .nav-links a{ width:100%; padding:13px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--hairline-soft); }
    .nav-toggle{ display:flex; }
    .stats-band .wrap{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:22px 0; }
    .stat-item{ border-right:none; }
    .stat-item:nth-child(odd){ border-right:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14); }
    .service-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
    .values-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
    .split .wrap{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:50px; }
  }
  @media (max-width:560px){
    .service-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
    .values-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
    .wrap{ padding:0 22px; }
    .cta-band{ padding:60px 24px; }
    .hero-inner{ padding:130px 22px 50px; }
    .hero-card{ padding:24px 22px; }
    .stats-band .wrap{ grid-template-columns:1fr; padding:28px 22px; }
    .stat-item{ border-right:none !important; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14); padding:14px 0; }
    .stat-item:last-child{ border-bottom:none; }
    .modal{ padding:30px 22px; }
    .hero-ctas{ flex-direction:column; }
    .hero-ctas .btn{ width:100%; justify-content:center; }
  }

  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    .scroll-cue .line{ animation:none; }
    html{ scroll-behavior:auto; }
  }

/* ---------------- MICRO-INTERACTIONS ---------------- */
.reveal{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(22px); transition:opacity .6s ease, transform .6s ease; }
.reveal.revealed{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }
.reveal-1{ transition-delay:.05s; } .reveal-2{ transition-delay:.12s; }
.reveal-3{ transition-delay:.19s; } .reveal-4{ transition-delay:.26s; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .reveal{ opacity:1; transform:none; transition:none; }
}

/* ---------------- SOCIAL PROOF ---------------- */
.social-proof{ padding:40px 0 80px; background:var(--paper); text-align:center; }
.social-proof .sp-note{
  max-width:640px; margin:0 auto; padding:28px 30px; border:1px dashed var(--hairline);
  border-radius:14px; color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:13.5px; line-height:1.7; background:var(--paper-alt);
}
.social-proof .sp-note strong{ color:var(--navy); }

/* ---------------- FOUNDER ---------------- */
.founder{ padding:40px 0 50px; background:var(--paper-alt); }
.founder-card{
  max-width:820px; margin:0 auto; background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--hairline);
  border-radius:20px; padding:44px; display:grid; grid-template-columns:150px 1fr; gap:36px; align-items:center;
}
.founder-photo{
  width:150px; height:150px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--navy);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; overflow:hidden;
}
.founder-photo img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; }
.founder-photo .initials{ font-family:'Fraunces',serif; font-size:44px; color:var(--gold-soft); }
.founder-name{ margin-bottom:4px; }
.founder-role{ font-size:12.5px; letter-spacing:.06em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold-deep); font-weight:700; margin-bottom:16px; }
.founder-bio{ font-size:14px; line-height:1.75; }
.founder-links{ margin-top:18px; display:flex; gap:16px; }
.founder-links a{ font-size:13px; font-weight:700; color:var(--navy); text-decoration:none; border-bottom:1px solid var(--hairline); }
.founder-links a:hover{ color:var(--gold-deep); border-color:var(--gold-deep); }

.leadership-grid{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:20px; max-width:1020px; margin:28px auto 0;
}
.leadership-card{
  background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--hairline); border-radius:16px; padding:26px 20px; text-align:center;
}
.leadership-photo{
  width:84px; height:84px; margin:0 auto 16px; border-radius:50%; overflow:hidden;
}
.leadership-photo svg{ width:100%; height:100%; display:block; }
.leadership-name{ font-size:16px; margin-bottom:4px; }
.leadership-role{ font-size:11.5px; letter-spacing:.04em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold-deep); font-weight:700; margin-bottom:12px; }
.leadership-bio{ font-size:12.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); line-height:1.6; }
@media (max-width:860px){
  .leadership-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
}
@media (max-width:500px){
  .leadership-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
}
@media (max-width:700px){
  .founder-card{ grid-template-columns:1fr; text-align:center; padding:34px 26px; }
  .founder-photo{ margin:0 auto; }
  .founder-links{ justify-content:center; }
}

/* ---------------- AFRICA COVERAGE MAP ---------------- */
.coverage{ padding:60px 0 100px; background:var(--paper); }
.coverage-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.1fr 1fr; gap:50px; align-items:start; }
.map-regions{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:10px; }
.map-region{
  text-align:left; padding:18px 22px; border-radius:12px; border:1px solid var(--hairline);
  background:#fff; cursor:pointer; transition:all .2s ease; font-family:'Manrope',sans-serif;
}
.map-region:hover{ border-color:var(--gold-deep); }
.map-region.active{ border-color:var(--gold-deep); background:rgba(140,95,39,0.05); box-shadow:0 8px 20px -14px rgba(15,32,54,0.3); }
.map-region .mr-name{ font-family:'Fraunces',serif; font-weight:600; font-size:16px; color:var(--navy); margin-bottom:4px; }
.map-region .mr-hint{ font-size:12.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); }
.map-info-panel{
  position:sticky; top:110px; background:var(--navy); border-radius:18px; padding:34px 32px; color:#fff;
}
.mip-title{ font-family:'Fraunces',serif; font-size:22px; color:var(--gold-soft); margin-bottom:14px; }
.mip-body{ font-size:14px; line-height:1.7; color:rgba(243,238,227,0.85); margin-bottom:18px; }
.mip-countries{ font-size:12.5px; padding-top:16px; border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15); color:rgba(243,238,227,0.65); line-height:1.7; }
@media (max-width:860px){
  .coverage-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .map-info-panel{ position:static; }
}

/* ---------------- BOOKING ---------------- */
.booking{ padding:0 0 20px; }
.booking-band{
  margin:0 24px 24px; border-radius:24px; padding:70px 40px; text-align:center;
  background:var(--paper-alt); border:1px solid var(--hairline);
}
.booking-band h2{ margin-bottom:16px; }
.booking-band p{ max-width:480px; margin:0 auto 30px; }

/* ---------------- PDF / DOWNLOAD LINK ---------------- */
.profile-download{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; margin-top:18px;
  padding:13px 24px; border-radius:999px; border:1.5px solid var(--navy);
  color:var(--navy); text-decoration:none; font-size:13px; font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.04em; text-transform:uppercase; transition:all .2s ease;
}
.profile-download:hover{ background:var(--navy); color:#fff; }
.profile-download svg{ width:16px; height:16px; }

/* ---------------- LEGAL PAGES ---------------- */
.legal{ padding:150px 0 100px; background:var(--paper); }
.legal .wrap{ max-width:760px; }
.legal h1{ margin-bottom:8px; }
.legal .legal-updated{ font-size:12.5px; color:#8891A0; margin-bottom:40px; }
.legal h2{ font-size:22px; margin-top:38px; margin-bottom:14px; }
.legal p, .legal li{ font-size:14.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); line-height:1.8; margin-bottom:14px; }
.legal ul{ padding-left:22px; }

/* ---------------- MARKET INTELLIGENCE ---------------- */
.intel-hero{ padding:150px 0 50px; background:var(--paper); text-align:center; }
.intel-hero .eyebrow{ color:var(--gold-deep); }
.intel-hero .eyebrow .bar{ background:var(--gold-deep); }
.intel-hero h1{ margin-top:14px; }
.intel-hero p.lead{ max-width:640px; margin:18px auto 0; font-size:15.5px; }

.data-badges{ display:flex; gap:12px; justify-content:center; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-top:28px; }
.data-badge{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; padding:9px 16px; border-radius:999px;
  font-size:12px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.02em;
}
.data-badge.live{ background:rgba(31,111,92,0.1); color:var(--teal); }
.data-badge.curated{ background:rgba(168,92,50,0.1); color:var(--bronze); }
.data-badge .dot{ width:7px; height:7px; border-radius:50%; background:currentColor; }

.intel-section{ padding:50px 0 100px; background:var(--paper); }
.map-status{ text-align:center; font-size:12.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); margin-bottom:16px; }
.map-status.map-status-error{ color:var(--danger); }

.map-layout{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.3fr 1fr; gap:36px; align-items:start; }
.map-container{
  position:relative; background:var(--paper-alt); border:1px solid var(--hairline); border-radius:18px;
  padding:16px; overflow:hidden;
}
.map-svg-wrap{ width:100%; }
.map-svg-wrap svg{ display:block; }
.africa-country{
  fill:#D9CFB8; stroke:var(--paper-alt); stroke-width:0.6; cursor:pointer;
  transition:fill .15s ease;
}
.africa-country:hover{ fill:var(--gold-deep); }
.africa-country.selected{ fill:var(--teal); }
.africa-country:focus{ outline:2px solid var(--gold-deep); outline-offset:1px; }

.map-controls{ position:absolute; top:28px; right:28px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:6px; z-index:5; }
.map-controls button{
  width:32px; height:32px; border-radius:8px; border:1px solid var(--hairline); background:#fff;
  color:var(--navy); font-size:16px; font-weight:700; cursor:pointer;
}
.map-controls button:hover{ background:var(--paper-alt); }

.country-panel-wrap{
  background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--hairline); border-radius:18px; padding:28px 26px;
  min-height:320px;
}
.panel-empty{ text-align:center; color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:14px; padding:60px 20px; }
.panel-loading{ text-align:center; color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:13.5px; padding:40px 10px; }
.panel-head h3{ margin-bottom:4px; }
.panel-sub{ font-size:12.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); margin-bottom:20px; }

.stat-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:10px; margin-bottom:20px; }
.mini-stat{ background:var(--paper-alt); border-radius:10px; padding:12px 14px; }
.mini-stat-label{ font-size:10.5px; letter-spacing:.04em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--ink-soft); font-weight:700; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; }
.live-tag{ font-size:8.5px; padding:1px 6px; border-radius:999px; background:rgba(31,111,92,0.15); color:var(--teal); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.03em; }
.mini-stat-value{ font-family:'Fraunces',serif; font-size:17px; color:var(--navy); margin-top:4px; }

.chart-wrap{ height:220px; margin-top:8px; }
.chart-caption{ font-size:11px; color:#8891A0; margin-top:8px; text-align:center; }

.curated-block{
  margin-top:22px; padding-top:18px; border-top:1px solid var(--hairline);
}
.curated-label{ font-size:10.5px; letter-spacing:.05em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--bronze); font-weight:700; margin-bottom:10px; }
.curated-row{ font-size:12.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); line-height:1.6; margin-bottom:8px; }
.curated-missing{ font-size:12.5px; color:#8891A0; font-style:italic; border-top:1px solid var(--hairline); padding-top:16px; margin-top:20px; }

.leaderboard-wrap{ margin-top:60px; }
.leaderboard-table{ width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin-top:20px; }
.leaderboard-table th{
  text-align:left; font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.05em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--ink-soft);
  padding:10px 14px; border-bottom:2px solid var(--hairline);
}
.leaderboard-table td{ padding:12px 14px; font-size:13.5px; color:var(--ink); border-bottom:1px solid var(--hairline); }
.leaderboard-table tr:hover td{ background:var(--paper-alt); }

.intel-disclosure{
  max-width:820px; margin:60px auto 0; padding:24px 28px; border:1px dashed var(--hairline);
  border-radius:14px; background:var(--paper-alt); font-size:12.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); line-height:1.7;
}
.intel-disclosure b{ color:var(--navy); }
.intel-attribution{ margin-top:14px; font-size:11px; color:#A9AFB8; }

@media (max-width:960px){
  .map-layout{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .stat-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width:560px){
  .intel-hero{ padding:130px 0 40px; }
  .map-container{ padding:10px; }
  .stat-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
}

/* ---------------- SECTOR SIGNALS ---------------- */
.sector-wrap{ margin-top:70px; }
.sector-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:16px; }
.sector-card{
  background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--hairline); border-radius:14px; padding:22px 22px 20px;
}
.sector-card h4{ margin-bottom:12px; }
.sector-stat{ font-size:12.5px; color:var(--navy); background:var(--paper-alt); border-radius:8px; padding:9px 12px; margin-bottom:12px; line-height:1.6; }
.sector-stat b{ font-family:'Fraunces',serif; }
.sector-stat-year{ color:#8891A0; font-size:11px; }
.sector-stat-loading{ color:#8891A0; font-style:italic; }
.sector-text{ font-size:12.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); line-height:1.65; }

@media (max-width:900px){ .sector-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (max-width:560px){ .sector-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

/* ---------------- BLOG ---------------- */
.blog-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:20px; }
.blog-card{
  display:block; background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--hairline); border-radius:16px;
  padding:28px 26px; text-decoration:none; transition:transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.blog-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-3px); box-shadow:0 20px 40px -24px rgba(15,32,54,0.35); }
.blog-card-cat{ font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.06em; text-transform:uppercase; font-weight:700; color:var(--gold-deep); margin-bottom:12px; }
.blog-card h3{ font-size:18px; margin-bottom:10px; line-height:1.35; }
.blog-card p{ font-size:13px; color:var(--ink-soft); line-height:1.6; margin-bottom:16px; }
.blog-card-meta{ font-size:11.5px; color:#8891A0; }

.blog-post{ padding:150px 0 100px; background:var(--paper); }
.blog-post .wrap{ max-width:740px; }
.blog-post-header{ margin-bottom:44px; }
.blog-post-header .eyebrow{ color:var(--gold-deep); }
.blog-post-header .eyebrow .bar{ background:var(--gold-deep); }
.blog-post-header h1{ margin-top:14px; }
.blog-post-meta{ margin-top:16px; font-size:12.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); }
.blog-post-body p{ font-size:15.5px; line-height:1.85; color:var(--ink-soft); margin-bottom:20px; }
.blog-post-body h2{ font-size:22px; margin:40px 0 16px; color:var(--navy); }
.blog-post-body b{ color:var(--navy); }
.blog-post-cta{
  margin-top:50px; padding:32px 30px; background:var(--paper-alt); border-radius:16px; text-align:center;
}
.blog-post-cta p{ margin-bottom:18px; color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:14.5px; }

@media (max-width:900px){ .blog-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (max-width:560px){
  .blog-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .blog-post{ padding:130px 0 70px; }
  .blog-post-body p{ font-size:15px; }
}

/* ---------------- PAGE HERO (About / Services / etc.) ---------------- */
.page-hero{
  position:relative; min-height:56vh; min-height:56dvh;
  display:flex; align-items:center; overflow:hidden; background:var(--navy);
}
.page-hero-photo{
  position:absolute; inset:0; background-size:cover; background-position:center;
}
.page-hero-scrim{
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(9,19,33,0.4) 0%, rgba(9,19,33,0.6) 55%, rgba(9,19,33,0.92) 100%);
}
.page-hero-inner{
  position:relative; z-index:2; width:100%; max-width:1180px; margin:0 auto;
  padding:150px 32px 64px; text-align:left;
}
.page-hero .eyebrow{ color:var(--gold-soft); }
.page-hero .eyebrow .bar{ background:var(--gold-soft); }
.page-hero h1{ color:#FFFFFF; max-width:640px; }
.page-hero p.lead{
  color:rgba(255,255,255,0.85); max-width:560px; margin-top:18px; font-size:15px; line-height:1.7;
}
.page-hero-caption{
  position:relative; z-index:2; padding:0 32px 20px; max-width:1180px; margin:0 auto;
  font-size:12px; font-style:italic; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
}
@media (max-width:700px){
  .page-hero{ min-height:46vh; min-height:46dvh; }
  .page-hero-inner{ padding:130px 24px 44px; }
}
